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Great weekend @ Springwood - Springwood Cottages

Great weekend @ Springwood

Had a fantastic time at Springwood Cottages this past weekend with my gf and another couple. We bought the package through Travelzoo and was pleasantly surprised at how amazing it was. The four of us stayed int he Log Cabin and it was perfect. The place was spotless, had all the amenties of home and was spacious enough that we weren't bumping into eachother. Resort owners, Cezar and his wife Jola are probably the two most accommodating people I have ever met. He pointed out some nice trails for us to hike on and his dog Chewy even accompanied us on our two hour walk (gorgeous dog along with his other golden lab Jack).

I can't say enough nice things about this place - tons to do (guided atv trails, ice fishing, snow mobiling, cross country skiing, near by horseback riding, snow shoeing, etc).

There's an onsite gazebo with about 5 or 6 BBQ, not more than a 2 minute walk from any cottage. The hot tub was perfect, even in -20 temp. and very easy to use.

I'd def go back to this place and recommend it to my friends and family . . . . .Thanks for the great weekend guys!More

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Stayed: March 2013, traveled as a couple

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Just came back from a weekend at the Springwood Cottages in Arden, ON. (-20C at night, -3C during the day March weekend)

Liked: immediate hot water as soon as you turn on the faucet, private hot tub on the deck, very few people around the property, beautiful property, ATV tour (read below for more info)There is an area on the beach that had some firewood we could use to make a bonfire; that was an amazing experience. I’ve actually never made bonfire outside in the winter by a frozen lake, it was serene, beautiful and a very enjoyable experience.

There is also a deck on the property with propane BBQs, which are very clean and are in good working condition, they come with a cleaning brush and a meat flipper (so no need to remember to take those with you from home)

The cottage came with everything needed to sleep for a few nights...all we had to bring was the food and the toiletries

This is not a 5* premium resort, which was expected, but I just wanted to point it out for those that are expecting something it is not. It is a cottage, and a very nice one, but it is "a nature experience" as opposed to a "spa/pamper yourself getaway". Our cottage (2A) was quite roomy, 3bedrooms (8 sleeping places in total: 3 double/queens that can fit 2 people each and 2 single beds for 1 person each, full bedding on the beds), nice living room area, big deck, good size kitchen (comes with stove, fridge, microwave, all cutlery, plates, pots, knives, corkscrew(!) etc).

ATV: we went on a few trails, the frozen lake, some swamps and it was one of the best ATV rides I ever did. Cezar (one of the owners) is a great guide, he also tries to cater to what the people want. (i.e. slower rides, crazier trails, speed, scenery etc).

The cost was $90+tax per ATV for 1.5 hours with the guide (!). There is another option to rent ATVs for a full day from another company, that costs $200 per person and there is no guide. And unless you know the area very well, I wouldn't recommend that option. With Cezar we went through some trails that would not be accessible to us had we gotten the no-guide option.

Overall, we’d definitely go again. It is about the same distance from Toronto as the busier Muskoka cottages, but it is a lot quieter, which is nice. There is some crown land that is almost adjacent to the property, which means there are great fishing opportunities without a big crowd on the lake.

Room Tip: Each cottage is different, there is a log cottage, some waterside cottages, a few 3 bedroom cottages, some have private hot tubs...I think they are all good. Just depends on the personal preferences.

Stayed: March 2013, traveled with friends

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I just got back from an amazing weekend up @ Springwood Cottage. Cezar and Jola are amazing people. I went up with my husband, 3 year old and 8 month old. Cezar was accomadating with being able to go snowmobiling with having the kids. We were able to take turns as parents and he had no problem with that. My husband was invited on to an ice fishing trip and he caught fish and enjoyed his afternoon with the guys he met. The cottages were clean and spacious. Over all this place a wonderful haven and I can't wait to return in the summer.....Thank you so much Jola and Cezar for a long awaited family getaway that was wonderful.p.s Meant it when we said come visit.....

Stayed: March 2013, traveled with family

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Myself and three friends stayed last week for 2 nights in the Log Cabin. Such a great cottage, we loved it, and it was the perfect size for the 4 of us. Cezar was a great host, and we loved his dogs Jack and Chewy too! The location was perfect, we were able to cross country ski, snowshoe, build snowmen, hike across the lake, hot tub at our cabin, and we enjoyed being able to cook in our own kitchen. Could not have asked for a better getaway- thank you so much! We hope to be back again sometime soon!Robyn

Stayed: February 2013, traveled with friends

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We (My boyfriend, My Brother and Sister-in-law) decided that every year the four of us where going to go away on a holiday and stop buying Christmas gifts or birthday gifts for one another. We went Family Day long weekend (February 14th-18th 2013). The moment we drove on the beautiful property of Springwood Cottages we where greeted by two very handsome and friendly greeters (Jack Daniels and Chewy). Cezar greeted us showed us our HUGE main house cottage, that was fully stocked with all the amenities of home- you name it, it had it. We rented snowmobiles and Cezar took us around on the lake and on trails in the woods, it was awesome. We also went rented a heated ice hut, Cezar supplied any fishing tackle you forgot or needed. Cezar came out once every few hours to check up on us, to make sure everyone was okay. When ever we needed him, or had questions (which he joked that I (Buffy) had plenty of) he was right there. Always returned phone calls promptly. His wife Jolla was friendly and kind, just like him. We loved the camp fire on the beach, which Cezar supplied wood and made sure the fire was built every day. The hot tub and sauna was awesome. Cezar came each day and tested the hot tub water. We had a wonderful time, made some great new friends (Cezar and Jolla). If you want a vacation to getaway to relax, enjoy some wonderful scenery friendly people (Jolla, Cezar and Staff) and have all the amenities of home. We HIGHLY recommend Springwood Cottages. We will definitely be back next winter for our yearly getaway! Buffy, Ben, Andrew, Amy

Stayed: February 2013, traveled as a couple

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The annual coca cola getaway was awesome. I don't know how Cesar and Jolla do it. Every year we come up is always better then the last. This year was some of the best ice fishing I've ever seen. Cesars guided tours are worth every penny. He puts you right on top of the fish! . The cottages are very clean and very nicely decorated! Its a must do for any seasoned angler looking for a trophy. Their customer service is the best I've ever had. Five stars!!!

Stayed: February 2013

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